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The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The charity shop where Jimmy Choo, YSL and Louis Vuitton can be found in abundance – and prices start at £25
A SAVVY woman has found a charity shop outlet filled with designer goodies starting at just £25. The woman, who is one half of The Luxury Pickers, on social media headed to the secret location to see what she could find. 3 3 In the clip, she said: "The most expensive charity shop chain in the UK has an outlet. I know. "Grab your handbags, we're going shopping." Right off the bat, she found a gorgeous runway skirt by Ralph Lauren made of pure silk and leather for just £25 in the charity shop. It was so nice in fact, that when she left the store a woman begged to buy it off her, which she did. Making her way to the shoe rack, the designer expert quickly hunted down the best designer goodies lurking on the rack. She quickly found a stunning pair of gold glittery Jimmy Choo heels as well as Christopher Kane bridal heels for £30. "Oh my goodness. I was stumbling over my words because the deals are just so good," she exclaimed as she shared her next find. The reseller found the perfect pair of Yves Saint Laurent 1980s pink satin heeled pumps in amazing condition. She continued: "They went straight in my basket and they're currently sitting in my house." "They have shoes, they have clothing and the stock is constantly changing." We went hunting in the charity shop's 'rag house' and were stunned by our discoveries - we found a £80 bag & £600 shirt Excited by her charity shop find, she revealed it was the Royal Trinity Hospice store located on North End Road, Fulham, London. The clip has since gone viral on her TikTok account @ theluxurypickers with over 29k views and 1,400 likes. People were quick to take to the comments section excited to check out the store for themselves. One person wrote: "Just saw this! Thanks so much." "Defo will be going here," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Some of the prices are ridiculous." Top charity shop tips for bagging a bargain Ross Dutton has been a manager for Crisis's charity shops for four years and currently runs the charity's Finsbury Park shop in London. Choose your area - As a rule of thumb, the posher the area, the better quality the clothes that are donated. Don't hang around - If you see something you like, buy it, as it'll likely be gone when you come back Look out for cut-off labels - Some of your favourite high street stores will have deals with local charity shops to donate stock that isn't sold during their own sales. Often part of the deal is that they need to cut the labels off the clothes. Stay at home - While some charities have their own site, like Oxfam and Crisis. many also sell from dedicated eBay stores, such as British Heart Foundation and Scope. You won't get the range of bargains that you would get in a physical store, but if you're looking for something specific it may be worth checking online too. 3
CBS News
13-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Thrifting interest explodes for Americans worried about rising clothing prices and waste
Young Americans are embracing thrifting as a way to save and stand out St. Petersburg, Florida — Brooklyn Karasack loves to thrift and sew. She thrifts in her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida, and then uses her grandmother's sewing machine to whip up her fantastical creations. "This is probably $3 or something like that," Karasack told CBS News, referring to an old pillowcase she turned into a tote bag as an example of her work. Her creativity has paid off. The 28-year-old, who works as an auditor during the day, has more than 800,000 online followers, who watch her take her thrift store finds on her social accounts and turn the old items into new ideas. Karasack said she got into thrifting and sewing after deciding to stop buying fast fashion. Fast fashion, a term for low-priced, trendy clothes made by companies like H&M, Forever 21 and others, has become a big contributor to textile waste, producing 92 million tons a year, according to Global Fashion Agenda's Pulse of the Fashion Industry report. A piece of clothing is worn only seven to ten times, on average, before being thrown out, according to Uniform Market. She said that after she started thrifting, she hasn't "bought anything fast fashion." Karasack isn't alone in turning toward thrifting. With a trade war underway, Americans worried about costs have flocked to the used clothing market. Thrifting is an easy way to avoid tariffs, with prices generally 50% to 75% off of retail. The secondhand market is expected to more than double by 2028, growing 6.4 times faster than the broader retail sector, according to a 2024 resale report from Thredup, an online thrift store. Small businesses are also jumping on the trend — Sew Pinellas offers beginner sewing classes for DIYers of all ages. They've been full since they began last year. Sewing jumps in popularity during economic slowdowns, data from Statista shows that 26% of 18- to 29-year-olds engage in some form of sewing activity. Kristen Hester, who manages Out Of The Closet, a thrift store with 24 locations, says customers now expect thrift stores to offer more. Customers used to think of thrifting happening in a charity shop where everything is thrown around and they had to dig through dirty bins. Hester grew up thrifting with her mom and likens it to a treasure hunt, but notes back then it wasn't as popular as it is today. "Thrift stores had stuff that the regular retail stores just didn't have," Hester said. "...You think of a small little charity shop, where maybe everything is thrown around; you have to dig through dirty bins." The 38-year-old says that her store is "more of a curated, boutique experience." Out of The Closet, like many secondhand shops, is mission-driven. When you shop or donate at Out of the Closet, 96 cents of every dollar made goes to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's HIV prevention and treatment services, the shop said. She adds, "It really has created this really cool kind of niche community where everybody is just so accepting. Everybody's in the same mindset. Everyone is happy to be there."
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Vinted pro reveals 'sneaky' trick to help flog clothes you're struggling to sell
A professional Vinted seller has revealed the one nifty trick she uses to help flog hard-to-shift items on the app. Caroline, who hails from the UK, boasts 213,000 followers on TikTok where she regularly shares her top tips for aspiring vendors. The 49-year-old, who has made thousands on the app, introduced the video by describing the 'genius hack' she uses to cash in on unsold items. She explained at the beginning of the clip - which now has 15,000 views - that she had already sold three pieces that day and was preparing to send them. But before making her way to the Post Office, she will periodically scan the app to see if any of her listings have been favourited. Then she will contact interested buyers to see if she can entice them into making a purchase, telling them she can post items imminently if they buy. 'I will write a message saying, "I will be doing a parcel run this afternoon. If you are still interested in this item, I can post this out to you today so you'll get it super quick",' she explained. 'Then, I'll copy and paste that same message to everyone else who has favourited items yet to be sold.' The nifty trick helps her nudge transactions which would have otherwise gone unsold, Caroline claimed, adding that it was 'highly likely' that at least one person would bite. In previous videos, the thrifty seller said she once made £400 on the app in just one day. Several commenters agreed with the advice. 'I've done exactly this for about a month now,' one said. A second chimed: 'Great idea! Sneaky, but great! Others remarked that they also used the trick, with one gushing that they had sold five items doing so. Meanwhile, not everyone agreed, with one saying that they developed the 'ick' after sellers contacted them about a favourited item. Another admitted that they couldn't 'think of anything worse'. Caroline isn't the only successful secondhand seller to have cashed in on the Vinted train. Maisie, from Yorkshire, has amassed thousands of pounds selling garments and trinkets she's discovered at cat boot sales, charity shops and online pre-loved websites. Although it started off as a side hustle, she has now made reselling her full time career last year after earning £18,000 from flogging clothes. Now, she has helped others by telling them how they too can make a wage from the app - and according to her, it's very simple. Maisie said: 'I absolutely love buying on Vinted to resell on Vinted. It's so easy and it just goes to show the difference that a good quality picture with good lighting and a good background can honestly make.' She says that you should always list similar clothes sizes at the same time on Vinted, as people may browse your page and find other items that they like, resulting in more sales. Several commenters agreed with the advice 'They're more likely to get their money's worth by buying a bundle from you so it will boost your sales and your profit at the same time,' Maisie added. 'You're only having to ship out one parcel and the buyer is only having to pay one lot of postage and fees.' The seller said wannabe sellers also have to be careful about how they draft listings on Vinted - as sometimes a post can appear as though it was shared earlier than it was. In another clip, the reselling expert explained: 'If you draft something and then a week later you decide to hit live and publish it, it won't show as a new listing. It will show when you drafted it, which was a week ago. 'It will come up older in the listings, it won't show up at the top, it will show up as being a week old which will affect how people are looking at your listings because a lot of people will search for newest first.' Recently, Maisie revealed how she sold a dress for more than four times what she paid for it. She purchased a WoolOvers boho linen dress for just £3.30 on Vinted as part of a bundle from a seller. Maisie then ended up reselling it on eBay for a whopping £20.46.
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Bloke insults size 8-10 girlfriend's ‘saggy butt' & ‘overhanging gut' on TikTok & people are horrified
A BLOKE has come under fire after insulting his size 8-10 partner's ''saggy butt'' and ''overhanging gut'' on social media. The shocking remarks were posted on the girlfriend's TikTok account where the couple appear to flog clothes to thrifty fashionistas. 2 In a desperate attempt to sell new leggings, the two decided to come up with a script - however, the brutal way the man described the girlfriend's figure totally backfired. At the start of the now-viral clip, the 5'4ft blonde, who is a size 8-10, could be seen rocking a pair of black leggings and a white tank top. But before she manages to make her way to the gym, the bloke stops her - before insulting her in the most shocking way. ''Wait! Your bum looks so saggy and your gut is hanging out. ''Do not wear these leggings,'' he demanded, before handing the fitness lover an alternative they're selling online. After the toned blonde had jumped into the new bottoms, the harsh bloke said the new look was ''so much better''. ''They lift up your bum - and they hide your gut as well.'' He went on: ''These are actually on TikTok Shop right now and they're on flash sale. ''You can grab them from the link below,'' he told stunned viewers. To make matters even worse, he also used two puking emojis in the video to show his disgust. Awkward moment inspired my unique swimwear side hustle - say goodbye to tan lines 'The insults that would come out of my mouth' Not surprisingly, the video didn't go down too well amongst furious social media users, as it went viral for all the wrong reasons. The clip has racked up close to 2million views, over 13k likes - and over 500 comments slamming the vile bloke. One outraged woman wrote: ''Mate if my partner said that to me I'd have thrown him out the window.'' The 5 Best Body Positive Influencers To Follow @ _nelly_london - Nelly has been on a journey with breast corrective surgery and has also shared her experience with eating disorders, her honesty and openness makes her a great follow. @ lottiedryna - She regularly shares content on living with IBS and finds bloat-friendly outfits to share with her followers. @ stephanieyeboah - Stephanie Yeboah's body positive content has the most incredible message - everyone is worthy of being loved, plus she has the best fashion inspo going. @ isabelladavis6 - Bella's content spans more than just body image and is ideal for women wanting a community of women supporting women. @ jessontheplussize - She advocates for women wearing what they want no matter their body shape. Another agreed, writing: ''Yeah if my husband ever said that the amount of insults that would come out of my mouth.'' ''What kind of promotion is this,'' someone else was baffled by the bizarre marketing strategy. ''Can I buy the normal leggings please? They repel men like this, right?! FAB I'll wear them daily!'' someone else chimed in. ''So fun fact having a gut is a healthy part of a woman's anatomy,'' a viewer kindly reminded.
CBC
05-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
I was a lifelong thrifter, committed to buying second-hand. Then I became addicted
This First Person column is the experience of Jennifer LoveGrove, who lives in Toronto. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. When I got home from work, there were packages piled at my door. My partner was on his way to my place. There wasn't time to open them, to try on the new outfits, to post another thrift haul on Instagram. Worse, I couldn't admit I'd bought something else — something surely perfect this time! — despite all the neglected outfits bursting from my closet. Cringing, I shoved the packages under the couch and out of sight. That's when I knew I had a problem, one more embarrassing than dangerous. It happened gradually, while wearing ratty sweatpants, during the years between the pandemic and turning 50. I had become addicted to shopping. I've been a thrifter for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a small town and loved yard sales. As a child, I'd try on my grandmother's shoes and jewelry, and as a teen I was thrilled to get like-new, hand-me-downs from a fashionable aunt. In high school, we'd cram into the car of whomever agreed to take us vintage shopping in nearby Hamilton. When I was younger, buying second-hand was not only affordable, but one-of-a-kind fashion was a way I expressed my creativity. Buying used offered uniqueness; no one else in theatre class would be wearing the same 1960s paisley dress with the sleeves cut off and a Dead Kennedys band logo glue-gunned onto the back. Decades later, with the growing awareness of fast fashion's substantial role in the climate crisis, I became even more committed to buying second-hand. Swaps, thrift stores and sites like Poshmark and Facebook Marketplace provided the familiar thrill of the hunt and unique finds, while aligning with my values of sustainability. But when the pandemic hit, my relationship to shopping changed. With plans cancelled or indefinitely postponed, I was alone, depressed and had nothing to look forward to. Learning to play the drums helped, but a painful injury knocked me down again. Despite having nowhere to wear new outfits, I began to cheer myself up by shopping. It began, ironically, with a local Facebook group dedicated to mindful consumption of second-hand fashion, which provided not just great outfits but social contact and even exercise in the form of bike rides to go pick up purchases. I was still committed to second-hand fashion, but suddenly I couldn't get enough. When packages arrived, opening them boosted my mood, but the lift was temporary. A vintage leather skirt offered hope that I'd someday attend another concert, but it didn't fit. The beautiful cashmere cardigan was a steal but unbearably itchy against my sensitive skin. Not only was I over-buying used clothing, I began buying new, too. If I liked something used but it wasn't in my size or sold to someone else, I'd obsess, unable to let go, stalking it like prey. A pair of high-rise wide-leg Levi's launched my enthusiasm into obsession. The used ones from Facebook didn't quite fit, and though I checked Poshmark frequently for my size, I lost patience, finally succumbing to buying them new. WATCH | Second-hand shopping cool among people focused on sustainability: Sustainability driving thrifting boom 6 years ago Duration 2:43 I should have stopped then; instead I doubled down. I just hadn't found the right outfit yet, the style or look that would make me feel better. My shopping — and credit card debt — was out of control. One used Free People tunic was practical; did I need it in three colours? I was ashamed. Once committed to ethical consumption, I'd become the opposite. A hypocrite. After lockdowns and isolation were behind me, my shopping addiction persisted until I eventually realized I'd become the kind of shopper that I'd spent most of my life obnoxiously judging: impulsive, undisciplined, unoriginal. Change of life changed my shopping — again The moment I found myself hiding the unopened packages under the sofa coincided with the distressing changes of menopause. My body and my moods felt alien to me. Nothing fit and everything ached. I was so bloated, I convinced myself it was a third-trimester Post-Menopausal Immaculate Conception (it wasn't). The body-shaming voice in my mind, fed by patriarchy and the 1990s heroin-chic propaganda of my youth, had surged back. If only I could find something flattering — soft pants, wrap dress, linen tunic — I would feel good again. I resented my body, but I felt worse for caring at all. Clearly I'd failed as a feminist if I'd internalized harmful fatphobia. But once I stopped berating myself, I was able to see the emotional layers. As a young thrifter, I was expressing a creative and ethical identity. During the pandemic, I wasn't buying outfits, I was buying hope. After perimenopause invaded my body, I was buying comfort. I was trying to buy back my past self. That realization made the addiction less shallow, but it didn't make it vanish. I still needed to curb the impulses and regain my confidence. Now, before clicking the checkout button, I force myself to answer a series of questions: Did I truly need this, would it last, did I have something similar? I'm learning to (mostly) avoid temptation. Resisting the urge to buy The Dress That Will Solve All My Problems is one challenge; accepting my aging body — with its fluctuating sizes, random acne, sore shoulders and anxiety — is another. New outfits don't bestow body acceptance, but playing the drums and cycling — physical activities I love — are healthier mood-boosters. So is telling my inner critic to shut up. Despite the best intentions, I learned how easily my behaviour can veer away from what I aspire to if I'm not vigilant. I'm still paying for all this, literally, but I'm upcycling my old concert T-shirts into new looks, purging my closet and feeling more myself.
